I recently purchased a used 07 Commander Limited (4.7) and it has remote start option on the key. The problem is that it doesn't work for whatever reason. I'm a chevy person (drove and restored an 88 silverado with my dad), so needless to say I don't know anything about modern Jeeps haha.

The manual says click "Lock" then double click the start button. When I do, it flashes lights and honks like its supposed to, but doesn't start. Any ideas?

I recently purchased a used 07 Commander Limited (4.7) and it has remote start option on the key. The problem is that it doesn't work for whatever reason. I'm a chevy person (drove and restored an 88 silverado with my dad), so needless to say I don't know anything about modern Jeeps haha.

The manual says click "Lock" then double click the start button. When I do, it flashes lights and honks like its supposed to, but doesn't start. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!
-Sanders

I just took delivery of a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Arctic, and it wouldn't start remotely, either. The problem was that I had locked it with the inside door lock switch, not the FOB. When I locked it with the FOB, it would cycle (as it was explained to me), and then I could double-click the remote button on the FOB, and it started right up for me.

hmm.. Does it do the two short honks after you double press the start button?

Just once and flashes lights.

Also, I keep it full (a pain in the wallet) and I lock it with the FOB. Hasn't worked since I got it in September. I took it to the dealer, their electrician who's been there for years can't even figure it out. They quoted me "about 140 at lowest, but we'll be able to help you out on price a bit" and said to leave it with them one day and he'll go through the entire thing till he finds it.

I appreciate the help guys, keep it coming if you have it (I'm not paying 140 for that haha)

Start off with the quick and easy stuff. Since it has been happening for so long, I am going to assume all the doors, windows and hood are completely shut, since they have to be for it to start. You would have noticed a message in the EVIC if the hatch flipper glass was accidentally popped. Check the hood plunger. It is on the side of the engine bay and the hood presses down on it to let the Jeep know the hood is down. People have had problems with them sticking and not reading right, and that will cause the remote start to not work.

It may be that it's not programmed. I know it has the remote start parts, but someone has suggested that it may not be programmed to work.

Also, what is shipping mode? How do I check?

And "Ignition SNA"? I'm not aware of that.

You are most likely going to need to go to a dealer. They can plug the Starscan tool into the jeep and make sure that it is programmed correctly. Most shops besides Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge will not have a Starscan tool since they are super expensive.

I am pretty sure the horn is not supposed to honk unless there is an error. I thought the parking lights just flashed and then it started.

The horn honks for the remote start if you have the EVIC setting to sound the horn when locking the doors.

So the only time the horn should honk is when the lock button is pressed first in the sequence? The manual is very vague and led me to believe it should honk once the remote start is double tapped. (which I think
Is what mine does) it seems like I remember it honking because of the lock, and because of the start button. I could be wrong, I'll post back later